Contamination of environments with oil can have devastating effects. The removal of oil spills using biological processes can be one solution to degrade and remove oil contaminants from the ...

We’ve learned so many wonderful new terms during the more than four-month old BP oil spill: top kill, static kill, bottom kill, Corexit, junk shot. It’s time to add one more: Oceanospirillales. That’s ...

(Nanowerk News) Cleaning up after a major oil spill is a long, expensive process, and the damage to a coastal region’s ecosystem can be significant. This is especially true for the world’s Arctic ...

A group of researchers from Concordia University explores how nanotechnology could offer faster, safer, and more effective solutions for coastal oil spill remediation. The study was published in the ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Oil spills are disastrous for the natural environment, as they lead to long lasting pollution that harms surrounding wildlife. However, certain oil-degrading bacteria thrive in ...

Huifang Bi: “We should prioritize sustainable and eco-friendly nanomaterials to minimize environmental risks and ensure the responsible application of nanotechnology in coastal oil spill response.” ...

EnSolve Biosystems, the world leader in maritime bioremediation technology, has introduced a new line of products designed to facilitate cleanup of oil from shorelines, beaches, marshes and open ...